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$162,353$101 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1281 38TH ST NW

WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,614 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$162K
$148K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$32,797 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,935
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,095

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 238 ft²Porch · 218 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Westwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Inwood Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Winter Haven Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33881These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.222
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,241
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,491 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,765
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,620
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

1281 38th St Nw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Winter Haven 33881
  • Older than 80% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Winter Haven 33881

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Winter Haven 33881.

How it measures up in Winter Haven 33881

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winter Haven 33881.

Estimated value$162,353
CheaperTypical $261,447Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,595 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 1281 38th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinter Haven 33881Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,35320% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1013% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,614 ft²52% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac66% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197338% of homes20% of homes

About 1281 38th St Nw

How much is 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL is $162,353 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $147,978 to $176,728. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL last sell?

1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL?

1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,614 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL built?

1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL?

1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL is assigned to Westwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Inwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Winter Haven Senior High School (high), rated D. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL compare to other homes in Winter Haven 33881?

Among the 14,084 homes in Winter Haven 33881, it is worth more than 20% of them ($162,353 against a typical $261,447), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($101 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,614 ft² against a typical 1,595 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1973 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 38th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL was $25. The county assessed it at $32,797.

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